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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Question Nos. 206 and 207 together. The Health Service Executive constantly works at improving efficiency across the hospital system and closely monitors progress in this regard. There have been considerable improvements made since 2005 in improving the delivery of services in Emergency Departments. For example, the average daily number of patients awaiting admission at 2...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The expert advice from BreastCheck and from the National Cancer Forum, as contained in the National Strategy for Cancer Control, is that following the national roll out of the programme to women between the ages of 50 and 64 years, the upper age limit should be extended to women aged 69 years. The priority of BreastCheck is to screen women who have not yet been screened and accordingly it is...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The audit announced in October 2005 by the HSE has been completed in relation to all but one Catholic diocese. The report on that diocese is expected in the next few days. When that report has been received the overall reports of the audit from the HSE will be further considered by myself, and will enable me to decide what actions I will take in the matter. This will include consideration...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Government is committed to ensuring the delivery of the best quality health services possible, in an effective and efficient way. Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes can be achieved. It is essential that we prioritise patient safety and quality and that we organise and manage...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The development of the National Paediatric Hospital continues to be a priority project for the Government. The Health Service Executive Capital Plan 2008 — 2013 includes provision for the development of the new hospital and the associated Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre at Tallaght. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board was established in May, 2007. Its primary function is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy will be aware, the practice of conventional medicine and healthcare in this country is controlled and regulated. However, the practice of other disciplines of healthcare, including psychotherapy, have not been subject to the same level of oversight. Standards of education, professional qualifications and experience required are not as well established and the level of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's request has been brought to the attention of the Health Service Executive (HSE) who have been in contact with the group in question regarding the provision of support services for the former patients involved. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the issues raised.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Under the Health Act 2004, the management and delivery of health and personal social services is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. This includes operational responsibility for the establishment of Primary Care Teams and Primary Care Centres. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering the Repayment Scheme and the information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Under the 1970 Health Act, the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with specified conditions, for the treatment of that condition, through the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). The LTI does not cover GP fees or hospital co-payments. The conditions are: mental handicap, mental illness (for people under...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has advised that it has written on a number of occasions to the Deputy setting out the position with regard to the development of improved facilities at St Vincent's University Hospital for the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. The refurbishment of accommodation to provide eight single en-suite rooms for patients with cystic fibrosis was completed in...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications applies to all EEA nationals wishing to practise a regulated profession in an EU Member State other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications, on either a self-employed or employed basis. Its intention is to make it easier for...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: It has long been recognised that Hawkins House is not a viable long-term Headquarters for the Department of Health and Children. Following discussions with the Office of Public Works and consideration of various options it was agreed that my Department's HQ would relocate from Hawkins House to the premises on St. Stephen's Green currently occupied by the Office of Public Works, following...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Mary Harney: Following publication in 2005 of the report by Dr Ronnie Pollock which was commissioned by the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland, the Health Service Executive established a Working Group to undertake a detailed review of cystic fibrosis services. The Group, which was multi-disciplinary in its composition, was asked to review the current configuration and delivery of services to persons...